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Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2011, 18:35
Replies: 190
Views: 127,645
Posted By contrail

Here's a few more.... Bruntingthorpe, The...

Here's a few more....

Bruntingthorpe, The Joiners Arms
Bute, The Kingarth Hotel
Cottered, Bull Pub
Fowlmere, Chequers Restaurant
Parham, Crown inn
Lane Farm, Roast ox Pub
Mount Airy, Fox &...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2010, 10:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By contrail

I believe there is a replica based on a strip...

I believe there is a replica based on a strip between Wrexham & Gresford.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2010, 15:32
Replies: 14
Views: 6,270
Posted By contrail

Nigel.... You dirty dirty man! I'll raise a glass...

Nigel.... You dirty dirty man! I'll raise a glass of malt for you old chap!

I remember the day clearly back in 96 when the perv flew into a tree at Sandown. He told me to take a leaf out of his...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2010, 11:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By contrail

Liverpool are very good at giving zone transits. ...

Liverpool are very good at giving zone transits.

If you are travelling from the NE towards Hawarden (as you imply), possible routing is to travel down Low Level Route to pick up the M56 for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st May 2010, 11:56
Replies: 3
Views: 3,675
Posted By contrail

What do you reckon is a reasonable price? :E ...

What do you reckon is a reasonable price? :E

Think I may have a copy somewhere in my collection.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2009, 20:34
Replies: 37
Views: 6,431
Posted By contrail

During a Non Precision approach such as a VOR/DME...

During a Non Precision approach such as a VOR/DME Procedure with a promulgated 3 degree slope.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2009, 18:04
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,508
Posted By contrail

Yes, they were. Some of the best I've had in a...

Yes, they were. Some of the best I've had in a long time.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2009, 20:35
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,508
Posted By contrail

I visited recently. I've decided to stay...

I visited recently. I've decided to stay elsewhere during future visits also.

The location is superb.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2009, 19:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,345
Posted By contrail

I fly them. What do you want to know?

I fly them. What do you want to know?
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2009, 09:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By contrail

Ive flown there. Group A aircraft have...

Ive flown there.

Group A aircraft have operated there in the past. Must be capable of short field performance though. Although listed as 450m, obstacles at both ends greatly reduce distance...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2008, 20:44
Replies: 42
Views: 9,086
Posted By contrail

Thanks everyone. I had never heard of the...

Thanks everyone.
I had never heard of the phenomena of "ground resonance" before.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2008, 21:26
Replies: 42
Views: 9,086
Posted By contrail

Sheffield Today 04/02/07 1500hrs

Was at Sheffield today, preflighting aircraft for return sector when heard loud bang.
Looked up & saw Schweizer 269 G-TAMA about 100feet away, on the apron, rocking violently from side to side with...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2007, 20:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By contrail

Made it to Helgoland and all German & Dutch...

Made it to Helgoland and all German & Dutch Fresian Island strips. If anyone needs any Info on Flying In/ Hotels etc PM me.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2007, 21:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,622
Posted By contrail

Rhigos

I think the link Foxy Lady kindly left for you is for a hang-gliding club in vicinity of airfield.
Ive been into Rhigos many times with a Cessna 152.
Its got a runway aligned approx 26/08 @ 7-800m....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2007, 14:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By contrail

Asrian, Thank you.

Asrian, Thank you.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2007, 16:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By contrail

Anyone been to Helgoland?

Hi Folks,
Anyone been to Helgoland with any top tips?
I understand its purely German on the RT.... Anyone got an easy English to German Aviation phraseology handy dandy?
Hotel recommendation etc?...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 09:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By contrail

SF.260

Hey, who cares who wrote it.
Its a SF.260..... they speak for themselves.
What a great looking machine. Now if I win the lottery...... hmmmm.....
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2007, 13:49
Replies: 53
Views: 11,398
Posted By contrail

The Reims 150 Aerobat is the best. Slightly more...

The Reims 150 Aerobat is the best. Slightly more power (130hp).

Ive never had rapid wing drop in the stall unless its been self induced..... :E
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2007, 15:22
Replies: 81
Views: 15,691
Posted By contrail

Civvy B767-200 can make FL410 before BHX :E

Civvy B767-200 can make FL410 before BHX :E
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2007, 16:56
Replies: 19
Views: 2,113
Posted By contrail

Orkney / Shetland

Hum,
Lamb Holm nice grass airstrip with Mogas available on request, but is miles away from anywhere. Prob best to goto Kirkwall where 100LL and tie-downs are available. Hire cars & taxis also...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2007, 19:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,113
Posted By contrail

Humaround........ Yes, Ive done every strip...

Humaround........
Yes, Ive done every strip there. Shetlands too (Plus strips not marked on Charts). What do you need to know about them?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 19:31
Replies: 48
Views: 5,005
Posted By contrail

Bose....

Take Off minima 0/0 with an IR should you so desire?
I think not.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 19:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,109
Posted By contrail

If you want something really special (but...

If you want something really special (but unfortunately quite expensive) & you're prepared to travel to Breighton airfield near Selby (Yorks), you can get a ride in a P-51 Mustang :E via the Real...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 12:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By contrail

Ah.... there you go stick.... cjboy is from...

Ah.... there you go stick.... cjboy is from there...... you'de have thought he could have given some "local" knowledge...... :oh:
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 10:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By contrail

Best to stay on St Marys...... But a day trip to...

Best to stay on St Marys...... But a day trip to Tresco is a must.
2 or 3 little boats a day go across from St Marys.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2007, 18:57
Replies: 20
Views: 3,449
Posted By contrail

Support small airfields. Go to Upfield Farm....

Support small airfields.
Go to Upfield Farm. Nice little strip with friendly owner :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2007, 11:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By contrail

Straight forward place. Fuel available, staff...

Straight forward place. Fuel available, staff friendly & good restaurant run by resident Jamaican called Charles.
They do get bit anal of late if you call up on radio without having phoned in...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2007, 18:54
Replies: 24
Views: 4,914
Posted By contrail

On a similar vein..... I popped into Swansea last...

On a similar vein..... I popped into Swansea last week to be informed the resident parachute club pick up camp and moved in middle of night leaving a debt of £17K for fuel :eek:
It amazes me...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2007, 18:29
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By contrail

Strip been in existance for some time. Ive never...

Strip been in existance for some time. Ive never landed at it, but had a look at it from the air. A mate of mine (who lives near the strip) has flown in. Can put you in touch should you wish (PM me...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2007, 16:25
Replies: 89
Views: 12,681
Posted By contrail

Ive had a 152 up to 12000 ft 2up before..... ...

Ive had a 152 up to 12000 ft 2up before.....
Sat there full chuff with indicated of 60kts.... :E
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2007, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,837
Posted By contrail

Just signed up too :E

Just signed up too :E
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th May 2007, 10:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By contrail

Blakey..... No AOC required if all work is done...

Blakey..... No AOC required if all work is done speculatively (e.g. Salesmen go around cold-calling with product afterwards).

Triple-2..... PM me. Might know someone that can assist.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th May 2007, 11:20
Replies: 54
Views: 11,341
Posted By contrail

Bat.man....... My Travel POP & Monarch GIB spring...

Bat.man....... My Travel POP & Monarch GIB spring to mind :ouch:
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2007, 13:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,568
Posted By contrail

And then click your heels together 3times......?...

And then click your heels together 3times......? :E
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2007, 20:23
Replies: 15
Views: 1,568
Posted By contrail

Yes, I'm gonna be pitching up on the friday in a...

Yes, I'm gonna be pitching up on the friday in a dirty little cessna :E
Gotta work Sat/Sun so not able to be around for the main event :(
Will look out for the red shoes......
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